have you ever used stove polish for a black cast iron stove?

Question

What product works the best to polish it up? I have a cast iron wood stove and it is a bit dull. Any tips on how to best use the product?

Answer 1

I've answered a Q or 2 of yours. Certainly you can buff the stove up to at least a cleaner looking mat finish, but any further use will effectively "burn off" any "polish"

I have to believe there are compounds designed to create a "clean" look if not a high sheen, that may in fact last through some "burnings" but consider this. The nature and likely substance of any polish,,,and the temperatures of the substance of the stove itself when being used.

Steven Wolf
(the Rev.)

Answer 2

I used some stove polish once, I can't remember the name. It was in a tin like shoe polish, I just rubbed it on with a rag. I was absolutely amazed at the results. The old potbelly looked like new. It may smoke just a little at first but after that it last all winter using it every day.

I'm sure a good hardware store could point you in the right direction. Ace, True Value...

Answer 3

Every brand is a bit different on how they want you to apply it, so best to go by the instructions on the can. It is kinda like shoe polish, cept it needs to dry on the metal before you buff off the excess. You may have to put on a warm stove, or on a cold stove and the drying lengths vary.

Answer 4

i think "stove black" is what you are thinking of. my mom uses it on her wood stove. i don't know much about it other than it makes the old stove look good. good luck.

Answer 5

lol, sorry can't help but saw all your stove questions, get her done yet?

Answer 6

lol, sorry can't help but saw all your stove questions, get her done yet?